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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.53, 1,115.37 and 353.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.53, 1,115.37 and 353.46 is: 530.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.53 : 1,115.37 = 353.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.53/1,115.37 = 353.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.53x = 1,115.37 × 353.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.53x = 394,242.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,242.86/743.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.23

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